Bill > HF863

This bill modifies existing Iowa state law regarding the use of blue lights on vessels operating on waters under the jurisdiction of the natural resource commission. Currently, vessels are prohibited from displaying or reflecting both solid and flashing blue lights, with a $35 fine for violations, except for authorized emergency vessels. The proposed bill removes the prohibition on solid blue lights, while maintaining the existing restriction on flashing blue lights. This means that vessel operators will now be allowed to use solid blue lights on waters managed by the natural resource commission, but flashing blue lights will remain prohibited unless the vessel is an authorized emergency vehicle. The change appears to provide more flexibility for vessel operators while still maintaining safety regulations by restricting flashing blue lights, which could potentially be mistaken for emergency vehicle signals.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Natural Resources (House)

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF863